Houmas House Plantation

About This Vendor

Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is a stunning and romantic setting for memorable weddings, from the grandest of ceremonies and receptions to the most intimate. Our wedding planner and event staff have the experience and creativity to bring any bride's vision to life.

Amenities + Details

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Dressing Room

Outdoor - Covered

Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

300+

Settings

Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Museum, Park, Restaurant

Venue Service Offerings

Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff

Awards and Affiliations

Houmas House Plantation Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/22/2013 by Katherine S

Everything was just as I had imagined, Houmas House is a gorgeous venue for an outdoor ceremony. We had the ceremony in the front lawn under the oaks and the reception in the Pavilion. Multiple guests commented afterwards it was one of the most...

Reviewed On 5/19/2013 by Kelsey D

We had the perfect wedding at Houmas House Plantation! Though the price is a little higher than other venues, it includes almost everything you need in the price- catering, full bar, tables, chairs, linens, and even a wedding coordinator. You a...

Reviewed On 4/09/2013 by Tyler L

I happened upon Houmas House plantation while on my way to see another. I was mesmerized. The grounds are unique and beautiful. After the tour of the grounds, I knew I had found the place. The staff was always going above and beyond for us and ...

Reviewed On 12/29/2017 by Barry M

Houmas House was a beautiful venue, and the added Christmas decorations on the house was just an added bonus for our perfect day. Janine went above and beyond to help us, and we highly would recommend using this fantastic venue.

Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by seph m

This place is simply amazing! As soon as you pull up the drive it’s breath taking! Our guest could not stop talking about how beautiful the gardens were. We had our reception in the Neptune ball room. I was worried about space, this ball room w...

Reviewed On 7/27/2017 by Katie D

You will fall in love with every inch of this place. You will also want to go back every time you look at your photos! We had our ceremony on the stairs of the house just before sunset and it was absolutely stunning. Our guests loved all the fo...

Reviewed On 4/24/2017 by Taylor R

This place was amazing for my ceremony and reception. Janine helped me throughout the entire wedding planning process. She was always available when I needed. Because of her, my wedding day was so relaxing and enjoyable. The grounds at HH are a...

Reviewed On 10/17/2016 by Nikki T

Stunning! Houmas House was definitely our dream venue, and it far exceeded our expectations. Janine (the coordinator) was wonderful during the whole process. Our guests were so impressed with everything and we're still receiving compliments abo...

Reviewed On 6/08/2016 by Dianna S

Houmas House was the PERFECT place for our wedding. There is no better backdrop to the best day of our lives and the food is FABULOUS too! Janine makes sure your day goes smoothly, I actually don't have enough words to say how invaluable she is...

Reviewed On 6/05/2016 by Audrey F

Houmas house was the best venue my husband and I could have chosen for our big day. From the moment we toured the location, the people there were helpful and nice. They were very accommodating when I got my bridals done on the property. On the ...

Reviewed On 4/22/2015 by Kelly G

Houmas House is an absolutely gorgeous wedding venue location year round. The grounds are immaculate, and the reception space is updated, clean, and beautiful. We held our wedding ceremony under the Burnside Oak in March, and it was perfect. Pe...

Reviewed On 11/11/2014 by Lindsay B

Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better place to hold my wedding. We figured they were wedding pros! We weren't worried about them handling their end of the agreement. Here were the few bumps along the way: You don't get to taste all of ...

Reviewed On 9/27/2014 by Erin P

My husband and I got married in June 2014 at Houmas House. We had our ceremony on the front steps and reception in the Neptune Ballroom. I was impressed by the service we received overall and especially from the wedding liaison who helped us wo...

Reviewed On 6/26/2014 by Emily M

HH was recommended by my husbands father. We were whisked away with the owner, Kevin, in his golfcart to tour the property and he painted a wonderful picture of the wedding day. Many small touches make this venue a great choice for a seamless d...

Reviewed On 3/28/2013 by Lindsey B

The staff there is absolutely AMAZING!! They are so willing to work the bride and other vendors. They are all so sweet and kind, always giving a prompt response to every question. The staff is very professional and extremely polite and creati...

Reviewed On 1/24/2013 by Lisa H

Working with Caity of Houmas House was easy and efficient from the very beginning. She is highly qualified, very organized and exceptional at what she does! She's very personable and upbeat! The grounds, the house, the Neptune Ballroom, The ...

Reviewed On 10/09/2012 by Kimberly M

Houmas House is a beautiful property with multiple venue options. I chose to have my wedding on the porch with the reception in the Pavilion. We also held our rehearsal dinner in Neptune's Ballroom. The staff is excellent and accommodating for ...

Reviewed On 8/08/2012 by MEGAN d

The plantation, the grounds, ceremony, etc... were beautiful. It was everything that I had imagined it would be. They apparently have a new coordinator, while very nice, she didn't make the day as easy as it should have been. For example, I was...

Reviewed On 6/28/2012 by whitney m

My guests were ASTOUNDED by how beautiful this place is. The event planning professionals are absolutely incredible (especially Cecily!). The food is the best I've ever had, and coming from a native southern Louisianan, that's saying something....

Reviewed On 6/14/2012 by Erica L

What can I say? Houmas House is absolutely beautiful and having the ceremony on the front lawn is a the perfect venue. On top of that, Caity and Cecily (the coordinators) are on top of everything - super responsive and wonderful to work with. W...

Reviewed On 5/16/2012 by Lauren B

I had my wedding at Houmas House on 4/21/12. It was a great experience! Kevin, Cecily, and Caity were all wonderful to work with and did everything in their power to make our wedding perfect and unique to us. The onsite catering is amazing! ...

Reviewed On 5/29/2011 by Meggan M

I took my bridal portraits at Houmas House and the venue is absolutely breathtaking. The fee to use the grounds was $160, but we didn't realize that it actually cost us a lot more than the grounds fee! Brides are given access to a changing roo...

Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2011

I did apolgize, and did not make accusations toward the bride taking photos or her Mom. I did say that I was surprised that someone would leave a wallet, with cash and credit cards in it, in an unprotected area. I would not do that anyplace....

Reviewed On 5/24/2011 by Frankie M

Houmas House is simply the TOP choice for Louisiana wedding venues. Not only is the staff impeccable, but the venue itself is out of this world! The owner takes great pride in making this establishment top notch! Their planning is precise, th...

Reviewed On 5/04/2011 by Brandy J

The owner, Kevin, gives a great bridal tour. He said that March was the best month to have a wedding here. We had our wedding March 26th and he was right. All of the flowers were blooming and we were told it wouldn't look like it did in anot...

Reviewed On 3/16/2011 by Famee H

We fell in love with Houmas House in Darrow, LA when we first arrived. The grounds were goregous. While there are many venues to choose from, we choose outside at the tea house on the blue bridge.(modeled after Monet's famous painting) It was a...